VOICED : OPS afirma que los casos de covid-19 aumentaron un 50% en las Américas

The Pan American Health Organization reported a 50% increase in COVID-19 cases and an 11% rise in deaths in the Americas over the past week. The highest number of cases were in the United States, Canada, and Argentina. The organization warns that cases, hospitalizations, and deaths may continue to rise due to increased personal contact during the holiday season and the spread of the Omicron variant. To reduce transmission, the World Health Organization recommends vaccination and public health measures such as mask-wearing, physical distancing, and handwashing. Currently, 57% of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean is fully vaccinated.

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